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Ministry of Science & Technology
Dr Jitendra Singh proposes mechanism to follow up the progress of StartUps
“Modi Govt providing all technical support & finances for ideas and innovations to grow and sustain”
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh chairs a high-level joint meeting of Science Ministries and Departments
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said that a mechanism needs to be put in place to follow up the progress of Startups as their number have risen to more than a lakh.
“Such a mechanism is sought to be developed that will closely follow up the growth of these Startups, see how to sustain them so as to ensure that they are not lost out, especially those Startups that have received technical and financial support from the Government,” the Minister said, chairing a high-level joint meeting of different Science Ministries and Departments, including Science & Technology, Biotechnology, CSIR, Earth Sciences and Atomic Energy.
Dr Jitendra Singh had, some time back, desired that a presentation be prepared, in collaboration with the NITI Aayog, seeking to identify factors which could possibly be constraints for some StartUps. Accordingly, a presentation was made at today's meeting by Dr Chintan Vaishnav from the NITI Aayog.
It was projected in the presentation that lack of innovation, lack of skilled workforce or lack of funds could possibly be the major factors adversely affecting the sustainability of some Startups. The Minister proposed that an exercise could be undertaken to assess whether the Startups could be identified by a "Unique ID" for effective monitoring across all sectors.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, this is the age of innovation and ideas. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government is providing every kind of technical as well as financial support for ideas and innovations to grow and sustain. As a result, India has emerged as the leading StartUp ecosystem in the world with more than one lakh StartUps and more than 100 Unicorns and the time has come to strategise sustainability, he added.
The meeting was held as part of the monthly review meetings of Science Secretaries, initiated by Dr Jitendra Singh in order to break the silos and evolve a synergistic integrated approach among different scientific streams.
Principal Scientific Advisor to Government of India, Prof Ajay Kumar Sood and CEO, Atal Innovation Mission, Dr Chintan Vaishnav also addressed the meeting.
Secretary, DSIR & DG, CSIR, Dr N Kalaiselvi; Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Dr Srivari Chandrasekhar; Secretary, DBT, Dr Rajesh Gokhale; Secretary , Dr M Ravichandran; and Chairman, AEC & Secretary, DAE, Dr AK Mohanty attended the deliberations. Senior Officers of the Science Ministries and Departments, including Science & Technology, Biotechnology, CSIR, Earth Sciences and Atomic Energy were also present.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘6.69% GS 2024’,  ‘7.10% GS 2029’,  ‘7.26% GS 2032’  ‘7.40% GS 2062’
The Government of India  has announced the sale  of  “6.69% Government Security 2024” for a notified amount of ₹ 4,000 Crore  through price based auction using uniform price method,  “7.10% Government Security 2029” for a notified amount of ₹ 7,000 Crore  through price based auction using uniform price method,  “7.26% Government Security 2032” for a notified amount of ₹ 13,000 Crore  through price based auction using uniform price method and  “7.40% Government Security 2062” for a notified amount of ₹ 9,000 Crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to ₹2,000 Crore against each security mentioned above. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on September 30, 2022 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on
September 30, 2022. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 12:30 p.m. and 01:00 p.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 12:30 p.m. and
01:30 p.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on September 30, 2022  and payment by successful bidders will be on October 03, 2022 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Department of Space
Communication gadgets to fishing vessels
The Indian Space Research Organisation  has provided 250 NavIC Messaging Receivers  to fishermen of Kerala respectively on a trial basis. This device provides Emergency Warning Alerts like cyclone, high waves and Tsunami and also provides information on Potential Fishing Zone and International boundary crossing based on the position information from NavIC.
ISRO/Antrix have taken up the responsibility of providing NavIC devices on trial basis. Around 200 devices for Tamil Nadu and 250 devices for Kerala are distributed. A few numbers, viz. 8 and 10 respectively are provided to fishermen of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka States for trial exercises.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Digital Bharat, Saksham Bharat -A Compendium on Digital India released
A Digital India Compendium on Digital Bharat, Saksham Bharat was released by Hon'ble Minister for Electronics &Information Technology and Law &Justice, Sh. Ravi Shankar Prasad at Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
The objective of the document is to disseminate and propagate the success of Digital India among masses. The document is divided in two sections- Digital profile of India and Digital profile of States & UTs. Digital profile of India comprises a in-depth analysis, comparative study of implementation of Digital India Programme and transformation it has brought out in the lives of citizens. It has simplified the way citizens avail various Government services and has brought transparency and accountability. Digital profile of States/ UTs reflects the State/ UT wise implementation of various initiatives taken under Digital India Programme.
The document emphasizes Digital India initiatives that aim to transform India into a knowledge-based economy and digitally empowered society by ensuring digital access, digital inclusion, digital empowerment and bridging the digital divide.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people of Maharashtra on their Statehood Day
PM Shri Narendra Modi has extended his greetings to people of Maharashtra on their statehood day.
PM said, "Best wishes to the people of Maharashtra on their Statehood Day. I pray for the continued progress and prosperity of Maharashtra. May the state scale new heights and keep contributing to the development journey of our nation."
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Standing Committee of the National Board for Wild Life recommends to celebrate October 5 as National Dolphin Day
Generating awareness & community participation is integral for conservation of the indicator species: Shri Bhupender Yadav
Shri Bhupender Yadav chairs 67th Meeting of Standing Committee of the National Board for Wild Life
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupendra Yadav informed that Standing Committee of the National Board for Wild has recommended to celebrate October 5th as National Dolphin Day every year as a historic step in creating awareness for conservation of Dolphins. Shri Yadav stated that generating awareness & community participation is integral for conservation of the indicator species. He chaired the 67th meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wild Life here today.
The Standing Committee discussed several important policy issues and the proposals for wildlife clearances forwarded by the State Governments and the Union Territory administrations.
Healthy aquatic ecosystems help in maintaining the overall health of the Planet. Dolphins act as ideal ecological indicators of a healthy aquatic ecosystem and conservation of the Dolphins will, therefore, benefit the survival of the species and also, the people dependent on the aquatic system for their livelihood. The Ministry has been taking up several activities for the protection and conservation of Dolphins and its habitats. Considering that generating awareness amongst the people on the benefits of conservation of Dolphins and participation of people in conservation efforts is imperative, the Standing Committee recommended that every year 5th of October shall be celebrated as National Dolphin Day.
The Standing Committee also considered 46 proposals for wildlife clearance and recommended several projects of public importance and essential for improving livelihood of local communities such as providing electricity in remote villages in Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh, drinking water supply to villagers in Karnataka. Projects of strategic importance such as road and border outpost in the Union Territory of Ladakh were also recommended during the meeting.
The Standing Committee recommended four proposals for construction of earthen dams in the State of Haryana to improve irrigation facilities. These dams will also recharge ground water in the Sanctuary which will benefit the wildlife habitat.
The Standing Committee also recommended road project under Pradhan Mantri Gram SadakYojana in the State of Uttarakhand in order to provide connectivity to remote villages with appropriate animal passage structures.
A Project for harnessing the geothermal energy for power generation and other direct heat applications by drilling through rocks overlying the geothermal reservoir in Ladakh was also recommended in the meeting with appropriate mitigation measures.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Steps taken by the Government to overcome the Operating Cost for Civil Aviation sector
The details of major steps taken by the Government to overcome the operating cost for civil aviation sector, inter-alia, are as follows:
- Provide support to airlines through various policy measures.
- Provide airport infrastructure through Airports Authority of India and the private operators.
- Promotion of private investments in existing and new airports through the PPP route
- Route rationalization in the Indian airspace in coordination with Indian Air Force for efficient airspace management, shorter routes and lower fuel consumption
- Goods and Services Tax  rate reduced to 5% from 18% for domestic Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul  services.
- As on date, exclusive air-links or Air-Bubbles have been established with 28 countries with the objective of restarting international passenger services while regular international flights remain suspended due to COVID-19.
- A calibrated increase of the domestic aviation.
- Stipulating fare-band for the airlines
- A conducive aircraft leasing and financing environment has been enabled.
- Benefits under Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme  3.0 have been extended to civil aviation sector.
This information was given by General  Dr.V.K. Singh, Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation in a written reply to Smt Priyanka Chaturvediin Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Defence
Infiltration attempts at The International Border
As per the report of Security Forces/Ministry of Home Affairs, the number of infiltration cases and number of infiltrators who were killed and apprehended during 2021  are as under:-
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S. No.
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Name of Border
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Infiltration Attempts
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Infiltrators killed
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Infiltrators apprehended
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1.
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Indo-Pakistan Border
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33
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11
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20
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2.
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Indo-Bangladesh Border
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441
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1
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740
In addition, 11 illegal infiltrators along Indo-Nepal Border have been apprehended in this year . No cases of infiltration have been reported at Indo-China Border. At the Indo-Myanmar Border, post military coup which came into effect from 01.02.2021, 8486 Myanmar nationals/refugees crossed over into India, out of which 5796 were pushed back and 2690 are still in India.
Infiltrators apprehended by the Border Guarding Forces are handed over to the concerned State Police.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Dr Sasmit Patra in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
215.26 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
30,76,305 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 47,176
Active cases stand at 0.11%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.71%
5,975 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,39,25,239
5,221 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
88.95 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 1,84,965 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Mutual Recognition Agreement between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has has approved the Mutual Recognition Agreement between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India  and The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants .
Details:
Approval of the Cabinet has been granted in respect of Mutual Recognition Agreement  between ICAI and SAICA to establish a mutual co-operation framework for the advancement of accounting knowledge, professional and intellectual development, advancing the interests of their respective members and positively contributing to the development of the accounting profession in South Africa and India.
The Agreement will:
- facilitate recognition of Indian Accountancy Professionals with local Accountancy qualification in addition to existing ICAI qualification, which will increase their professional avenues in South African markets.
- foster strong working relations between the two accounting institutes.
- increase mobility of professionals at either end and would herald a new dimension for small and medium businesses in both countries.
Benefits:
Strategically it is very important for the ICAI to maintain a close relationship with SAICA will significantly help the Institute to further the interests of its members and strengthen the ICAI brand in the region. The relationship developed over the past few years is strategic in nature and of Mutual benefit. The MRA is likely to lead to greater employment opportunities for the Indian Chartered Accountants in the region and also lead to greater remittances from them to India.
Background:
ICAI is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament of India, The Chartered Accountants Act, 1949', to regulate the profession of Chartered Accountancy in India. SAICA is the foremost accountancy body in South Africa and one of the leading Institutes in the world.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Photo Release – Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to CFSL and NDRF near Pune
Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated a new building premises at the Central Forensic Science Laboratory in Pune.
Speaking on the occasion he said by making investigation transparent and swift based on scientific evidence, CFSL is playing an important role in empowering the criminal justice system of the country.
The Minister said there is a proposal to widen the network of Forensic Science Laboratories and also provide mobile FSL facilities in every district. The Home Minister also urged all state Governments to set up Forensic Science Colleges in their states and affiliate them to the National Forensic Science University. He said this would play a big role in addressing the HR and skill development issues.
The Home Minister interacted with the Jawans of National Disaster Response Force, NDRF in Pune. He said NDRF and SDRF have carved a name for themselves, and at times of disasters, affected people get reassured as soon as these units are deployed.
The Minister also had ‘Bada Khana’  with the NDRF personnel.
Earlier in the day, Shri Amit Shah visited the Dagdushet Halwai Ganapati temple in Pune and performed puja.
Finance Commission
15th Finance Commission Begins Deliberations in Tripura
The meeting of the 15th Finance Commission began in Tripura today with its Chairman, members and senior officials having a detailed interaction with the representatives of the Panchayati Raj Institutions , the Urban Local Bodies  and the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council in the state.
The Commission was somewhat disappointed that even out of the limited 12 functions of devolution to the PRIs so far only few have happened so far. The Commission seriously feels that devolution of funds and functions to PRIs needs to be speeded up as it remains incomplete as of date and it is required to meet the constitutional stipulations.
The Commission’s meeting with the ULBs was informative, but the view that came out was that making them self sufficient and viable is still a long haul.
Tripura receives rainfall for almost eight months in the year, and managing infrastructure projects pose special challenges. The non availability of Master Plan in respect of major towns of the state is a serious handicap. The Commission feels that the State Government needs to expedite these Master Plans in a time bound manner.
The TTADC which is an institution of local self government vested with financial, legislative and administrative powers as provided under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, also deserves devolution of Finance Commission. TTADC has a menu of wide ranging diversity of state specific projects it would like to carry out. The Commission will consider this policy issue sympathetically.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 164.36 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 12.43 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,64,36,66,725
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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12,43,49,361
More than 164.36 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 12.43 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Defence
Lt Gen P S Rajeshwar takes over as C-n-C of Andaman & Nicobar Command
Lt Gen Podali Shankar Rajeshwar took over as the 14th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command  on December 01, 2019. He is a graduate of Indian Military Academy and was commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery in December 1980. A gunner and aviator, he is an alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Army War College and National Defence College in New Delhi and Philippines.
Lt Gen Rajeshwar has actively taken part in Operation Meghdoot and Operation Rakshak. Further, he has commanded a Medium Regiment in Operation Parakram, an infantry brigade on the Line of Control, Counter Insurgency  Force in Jammu & Kashmir and a Corps in the Desert sector. He has served on various staff assignments and also been UN Military Observer in Mozambique and Rwanda.
Before assuming the present appointment, he was Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee .
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves signing of Bilateral Memorandum of Understanding  between Securities and Exchange Board of India and Financial Regulatory Commission, Mongolia
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the proposal for signing a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding  between Securities and Exchange Board of India  and Financial Regulatory Commission, Mongolia .
Major impact:
FRC, like SEBI, is a co-signatory to International Organization of Securities Commissions’ Multilateral MoU . However, the IOSCO MMoU does not have under its scope the provision for technical assistance. The proposed bilateral MoU would, in addition to contributing towards strengthening the information sharing framework leading to effective enforcement of securities laws, also help in establishing a technical assistance programme. The technical assistance programme would benefit the Authorities by way of consultations on matters relating to capital markets, capacity building activities and training programmes for the staff.
Background:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India  was established under the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 to regulate the securities markets in India. The objectives of the SEBI are to protect the interest of the investors and to regulate and promote development of securities markets in India. Clause  under sub-section  of Section 11 of SEBI Act, 2002 empowers SEBI to call for information from, or furnishing information to, other authorities, whether in India or outside India, having functions similar to those of the Board, in the matters relating to the prevention or detection of violations in respect of securities laws, subject to the provisions of other laws. For furnishing any information to any authority outside India, SEBI may enter into an arrangement or agreement or understanding with such authority with the prior approval of the Central Government. In this backdrop, FRC has requested SEBI to sign a bilateral MoU for mutual cooperation and technical assistance. Until now, SEBI has signed 27 bilateral MoUs with capital market regulators of other countries.
Established in 2006, the Financial Regulatory Commission  is a parliamentary authority mandated to supervise and regulate the non-bank sector; including the insurance and securities markets, and participants of the microfinance sector. The FRC is responsible for providing stable and sound financial markets. The Commission exercises power over non-bank financial institutions, insurance companies and intermediaries, securities firms, and savings and credit cooperatives. At the same time, it ensures the rights of individual financial market clients  and protects against financial malpractices.
Prime Minister's Office
PM takes stock of situation in the wake of excessive rainfall in parts of India
Speaks to Senior Ministers and Officials
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has spoken to senior ministers and officials and taken stock of situation in the wake of excessive rainfall in parts of India.
The Prime Minister’s Office tweeted :
"PM Narendra Modi spoke to senior Ministers and officials, and took stock of the situation in the wake of excessive rainfall in parts of India. Local administrations, NDRF and SDRF teams are working to ensure the well-being of those affected.”